More area First Nations are holding their ground when it comes to development on their traditional territory. This time the Matawa First Nations have signed a declaration to stand together to protect their natural resources. The declaration states that they are asserting their treaty right to require that all nine communities give written permission before any development activity take place.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Matawa makes it's move
More area First Nations are holding their ground when it comes to development on their traditional territory. This time the Matawa First Nations have signed a declaration to stand together to protect their natural resources. The declaration states that they are asserting their treaty right to require that all nine communities give written permission before any development activity take place.
